Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-04-26T15:29:11Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2958 Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/26/2024, 3:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 2958

The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2958, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to coastal communities in order to help them better prepare for and respond to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding, and erosion.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to coastal communities for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, such as seawalls, levees, and drainage systems. These projects are designed to help protect communities from the impacts of severe weather events and rising sea levels.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for research and monitoring of coastal ecosystems, as well as for promoting sustainable development practices in coastal areas. This is intended to help communities better understand and adapt to the changing climate and environmental conditions that are affecting coastal regions. Overall, the Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023 aims to support and empower coastal communities to build resilience and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the needs of these vulnerable communities and ensure their long-term sustainability and prosperity.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill S 2958

Bill S 2958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2023. Bill S 2958 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2023. Bill S 2958's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of April 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2958

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2958

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightConnecticutDelawareFloods and storm protectionFloridaGeography and mappingLouisianaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew York StateNorth CarolinaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaVirginiaWater resources funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2958

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023An original bill to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.An original bill to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023

Start holding our government accountable!